Aligned Outputs
Relevant projects, documents and projects.
Includes Freshwater Eutrophication Index proposal and Farm2Export project.
The 'Freshwater Eutrophication Index (FEI)'
A globally harmonised, scientifically robust and policy-relevant methodology for tracking phosphorus and nitrogen pollution in inland waters - (submitted to Global Biodiversity Framework for adoption as a new headline indicator). A proposal to the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to adopt a Freshwater Eutrophication Index (FEI) as a headline indicator within its Framework. Inland waters are vital for biodiversity, supporting ecosystems, water supply, and livelihoods. The FEI offers a harmonized, science-based method to track phosphorus and nitrogen pollution, key drivers of freshwater degradation not covered by existing GBF indicators. It supports GBF Target 7 and Goal B, contributes to Targets 2, 3, and 8, and aligns with SDG Indicator 6.3.2 for monitoring.
Farm2Export: Ammonia. Farm2Export Guidance Document Series
This report evaluates nutrient emissions from a novel nutrient recovery system in Northern Ireland that combines slurry separation, anaerobic digestion and the production of bio-based fertilisers. The Farm2Export project, launched in 2023 under the Sustainable Utilisation of Livestock Slurry programme and funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), develops an integrated nutrient recovery system for Northern Ireland. The framework combines slurry separation, anaerobic digestion and nutrient recovery to produce exportable bio-based fertilisers from livestock manures. It evaluates nutrient flows, ammonia emissions and deployment challenges, providing guidance for policymakers, regulators and agricultural stakeholders on sustainable nutrient management.